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Albany , N.Y. — The New York State Insurance Department is readying a review of financial stress testing and scenario analyses of insurers in the state.

Privy to a variety of educational sessions, technology showcases and business analytics, rating and underwriting product launches, attendees at ISO’s annual conference were told that “winners will have ERM in all parts of their business.”

Lockton Cos.' Fall 2008 Market Update reports that insurance carriers face an ominous set of facts entering the final weeks of 2008.

New research urges organizations lacking formal policies governing how business information is controlled to remedy the situation immediately.

A new study ranks cities most prone to damage from hail storms.

In his new position, Gaétan Veilleux will lead the company’s predictive modeling efforts.

Enhances protection of spreadsheet data and simplifies anti-fraud processes

ICW Group's work comp customers can take advantage of just-in-time training for new-users, including online training videos, safety webinars and bi-weekly e-mails highlighting safety training topics.

The California insurer says its free, Web-based service, RMRx, is designed to simplify development and implementation of workplace safety programs.

Managing regulatory risk tops list of concerns for today's risk managers; burden expected to increase, according to ACE.

Key new rating variables that are being incorporated into insurers’ predictive models include homeowners rates by peril, homeowners rating by building characteristics, vehicle history and usage-based auto insurance, according to the Casualty Actuarial Society.

Predicting future losses up to $235 billion, study reveals only $30 billion of total economic losses along the California fault line are likely to be insured.

Boulder, Colo. — Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), an IT management research and consulting firm, released a new advisory note, “What the Economic Crisis Means for IT Security and Risk Management.” In the advisory note, EMA research director, Scott Crawford, highlights the impact of the current financial industry meltdown, and its implications for the management of security and risk in IT.

Software, personnel transfer to AQS from ISO Insurance Technology Solutions

New whole company modeling and backtesting functions are designed to help insurance companies better manage financials.

The service will supply summarization and electronic delivery of life insurance policy application medical files and associated documents to support new business process.

Also receiving recognition this year are four leaders who have successfully driven significant project and/or process improvements within their companies.

Hurricanes may have superceded earthquakes as the catastrophe du juor, but insurers know they can ill afford to ignore quakes.

Insurers are beginning to realize that effective ERM requires a wide view of the entire enterprise.

For the third consecutive year, INN recognizes the unique accomplishments of the industry's prominent female leaders.